NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Nine Cherokee cyclists return from 950-mile journey retracing northern route of Trail of Tears
Nine Cherokee bicyclists who were part of the 2021 Remember the Removal Bike Ride finalized their 950-mile journey on Friday, June 18 with a homecoming ceremony in the capital city of the Cherokee Nation.
Former Mandara Spa massage therapist pleas to sexually assaulting two clients
Former massage therapist Anthony Brian Robinson, who worked at Mandara Spa in Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, entered Alford pleas to sexually assaulting two clients, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
Park closes Backcountry Campsite 29 due to bear incident
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials closed Backcountry Campsite 29 in the Cosby section of the park due to a bear incident occurring at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 18.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Art installation set up on Island
Sometimes art is created and lasts millennia, and sometimes art is created and lasts momentarily. The latter was the case on Saturday, July 1 as two artists, Jeff Marley and Frank Brannon, set up an installation among the bamboo on the Oconaluftee Island Park.
Miss Cherokee report for June 2017
Siyo nigada, I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!
Fair food vendors selected, menus approved
In preparation for the 105th Cherokee Indian Fair, Frieda Huskey, Fairgrounds and Special Events supervisor, and Lisa Frady, Events and Group Tour coordinator held a drawing on Tuesday, June 20 for the vendors who will be serving food at the Fair.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Allison deserves a memorial as well
On April 14, it will have been four years since my son, Brad Allison, was killed in the line of duty in service to his community while employed by the Cherokee Department of Transportation.
COMMENTARY: Let’s use this election to get a fresh start
Our Tribe went through a very trying time a couple years ago, but I do believe, in my heart, that someday we will come back together and support each other and lift each other up.
EDITORIAL: Back to nature
Because we live here and are around it all the time, we take the natural beauty and untouched wilderness for granted.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee Middle School basketball teams advance to the Finals
The Cherokee Middle School Braves and Lady Braves are going to the Smoky Mountain Conference championship at the Robbinsville High School Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 22.
ON THE SIDELINES: Western North Carolina overlooked by All-American selections
Several weeks ago, the McDonalds All-American Game nominations were announced, and not one player from western North Carolina made the list.
BASKETBALL: Toineeta sets all-time scoring record as Lady Braves win 15th
Kendall Toineeta, Lady Braves senior point guard, dribbled to the right past a defender and drilled a short shot from around three feet from the basket – something she’s done literally hundreds of times in her career.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
James Richard Bigwitch obituary
James Richard Bigwitch, 48, born Aug. 20, 1971 made his journey to his heavenly home from Cherokee Indian Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.
Samuel Watty – obituary
Samuel Watty, 84, born April 22, 1935 went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 following a brief stay at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. His loving family was by his side.
Joyce Smoker Gregory – obituary
Joyce Smoker Gregory, 57, of the Snowbird Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 11, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Dolly Parton to play Harrah’s Cherokee for the first time
An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of music entertainment, penning classic songs such as "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," and her mega-hit "I Will Always Love You." With 1977's...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Jan. 23)
Indianpreneurship sessions
Mondays from Feb. 24 – March 24 from 6-9pm in the Sequoyah Fund conference room. This is a prerequisite for anyone who has never been in business and is interested in a Sequoyah Fund loan. The class is $60 and covers the cost of the book. You must attend all...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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